Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Army in the Wars with the Plains Indians as a Wagoner for Troop G, 4th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Horseshoe Canyon, New Mexico on April 23, 1882. His citation reads simply "Assisted, under a heavy fire, to rescue a wounded comrade". His Medal was awarded to him on August 17, 1896. (bio by: Russ Dodge)